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Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences

Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences

A Unit of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)

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IGIDS-Depts-PHD-faculty

IGIDS-Depts-PHD-faculty

faculty

	Name
25	Reader Dr Vikneshan M MDS, PGDHPE, Ph.D. scholar Profile Summary Dr. Vikneshan completed his Bachelor in Dental Surgery from Mahatama Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry and Masters from KLE Dental College, Belgaum. He also completed PG Diploma in Health Professions Education from Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth and currently pursuing PhD in the faculty of Dentistry. His research interests are tobacco related diseases and tobacco cessation counseling. He holds a Patent Registered with IPR, India and 5 copyrights and more than 20 National and International publications.
30	Senior Lecturer Dr Shivashankar Kengadaran MDS, Ph.D Scholar Profile Summary Dr. Shivashankar pursued his Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery from Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry. He completed Master’s in Public Health Dentistry from Saveetha Dental College, Chennai with a distinction. He has also completed certification courses on Smokeless Tobacco Products conducted by WHO, FCTC and ICMR. He is currently pursuing PhD in the faculty of Dentistry. He holds a Patent Registered with IPR, India, one copyright and around 9 National and International publications. His area of interest includes epidemiology and preventive dentistry.
30	Senior Lecturer Dr Priyadharshini R BDS., MDS., Profile Summary Joined as a Senior Lecturer in IGIDS in the department of Public Health Dentistry from 2023. Worked on the special needs children-Oral Health care for Visually challenged children from 2020-2023.
30	Senior Lecturer Dr Priyanga C MDS, Department of Public Health Dentistry Profile Summary Graduated BDS degree from Mahe Institute of Dental sciences MDS from Indira Gandhi Institute of dental sciences Publications in Gedrag & organisatie review, Journal of Scientific dentistry and journal of Primary and oral health. One Patent titled "A process of preparing anti microbial activity exhibiting PVS Alpinia Herbal mouthwash and product thereof".
45	Reader Dr Anusha Divvi MDS, Ph.D Scholar Profile Summary Dr. Divvi Anusha completed her Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery from Dr’s Sudha & Nageswararao Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences, Vijayawada. She pursued a Master’s in Public Health Dentistry from Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai and was awarded a gold medal. She has also completed certification courses on Smokeless Tobacco Products conducted by WHO, FCTC and ICMR. She is currently pursuing a PhD in the faculty of Dentistry. She holds 2 patents and 7 copyrights registered with IPR, India, one copyright and around 30 National and International publications. Her area of interest includes quality of life and preventive dentistry.
20	Professor Dr Senthil M MDS, PGDHPE,CCEPC,PGDIPR Profile Summary Received Prime ministers letter of appreciation for social responsibility, Consultant for National Oral health policy development to Ministry Of Health, Government Of India. Appointed as a Taskforce member to develop operation guidelines for basic oral health package in primary health care by Ministry Of Health, Government Of India. Chairman IPR Cell SBV, 12 patent, 18 Copyright, 5 award, 16 publication, Pioneered 2 dental health projects, Editorial board member in 2 journals, Developed 13 MOU’s for dental public health services, organized 70+ dental health programs, organized 1000+ dental outreach activities , guided 200+ short term research projects, 20+ Paper presentation, guest lectures and interviews in channels, Seven innovations & Eight Best Practices, Played key role for collaborating the department with university of IOWA for an student exchange program, IEC member for Ultra Best Dental College & CSI Dental College, Madurai.
40	Assistant Professor Dr Rene Selestina J.P. B.D.S., M.D.S Profile Summary I am Dr Rene Selestina. I completed my undergraduate degree (BDS) from Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences and postgraduate degree (MDS) from Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital.
55	Tutor Dr Suganthi S B.D.S., Profile Summary I have completed my Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery from Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital. Currently, I am pursuing as a Tutor in the department of Public Health Dentistry. I am interested in community social services and including preventive dentistry.